State Facts

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State Capital: Dover

Area: 1,982 square miles (2nd smallest state in nation). 96 miles long, 9 to 35 miles wide

Time Zone: Eastern, Daylight-Saving Time

Taxes: No sales tax on products purchased in state. Accommodations tax of 8%

State Slogan: “It’s Good Being First.”

State Nicknames: “The First State” (Delaware was the first state to ratify the federal Constitution); “The Diamond State” (Thomas Jefferson noted that Delaware is a “jewel among the states”); “The Blue Hen State” (Delaware’s first Continental Regiment was said to have marched into the Revolutionary War with pugnacious Blue Hens).

State Flag: Buff-colored diamond on a colonial-blue background (representing colors worn by General George Washington) and containing Delaware’s coat of arms. The date “December 7, 1787” is when Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

State Song: “Our Delaware”

State Flower: Peach blossom (The state was a leading peach producer in the 1800s.)

State Bird: The Blue Hen, mascot of Delaware’s Revolutionary War soldiers

State Tree: American Holly (also called Christmas or evergreen holly), of which Sussex County was a major producer for many years

State Bug: Ladybug

State Butterfly: Tiger swallowtail

State Fish: Weakfish (also called sea trout), a popular sport fish

State Beverage: Milk

State Mineral: Sillimanite, found in northwest areas such as Brandywine Springs and Hoopes Reservoir

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